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Picture Communication Boards

For most people, picture communication boards are one of the first forms of Augmentative Communication tried. These can be extremely simple: 2 pictures of breakfast cereals on a piece of paper. Then ask, “Which cereal…

Best Oatmeal Cookies!

This is the recipe from a fellow adoptive mom that I hang out with on a forum. These really are the best! Best Oatmeal Cookies Ever Contributed by: Kelly CA INGREDIENTS * 1 c. Brown…

Saving gobs of money on my cell phone

I love having a cell phone with me. I rarely use it, but knowing it is there makes me feel better. I know I can use it in case of a car emergency, or just…

Difficulties with the R sound

I’ve had many parents ask me when a child should be able to pronounce the R sound. There is no definitive answer, but most therapists will say that approximately 90% of children have mastered the…

Re-naming ceremony

So I figured this would happen, I just didn’t know it would occur so quickly! My husband has decided he does not want to be known by his previous title (and and by the way,…

High Tech AAC video

Wordless Wednesday will be for me to talk about one of my passion: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ways to communicate without your larynx) Check out this incredible video of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users…

Works for Me! High Elbows

It’s germ season at school, so a few years ago I passed up giving all of my students “High 5s” and switched to “High Elbow”. It has been a huge success. Many of my special…

My battle gear (super hero protection)

All Super Heroes need protection! One of my biggest job hazards is getting spit in the face unintentionally (or occasionally intentionally). Kind of ironic that I always told people I never wanted to be a…

Who am I?

I started this post today in an effort to join into the blogging community. I’ve maintained a family blog for almost 2 years, but for privacy reasons, I’m hesitant to open it up to the…